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Robin Helmke

Germany 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: Structured Finance

Germany

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Germany

Practice Areas

Robin specialises in structured finance, capital market transactions, acquisition and infrastructure finance.

He advises lenders, sponsors and corporate borrowers on all aspects of leveraged financings, financial restructurings and structured acquisitions. He has significant expertise in corporate finance and treasury, helping clients in defining their liquidity strategy and access to private or public capital whether in the context of strategic acquisitions, refinancings or distressed credit situations.

The versatility and innovative strength of Robin’s practice is widely recognized in the market and awarded him several distinctions.

Career

Robin joined Freshfields in 2008 and became a partner in 2017.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Germany

Capital Markets: Structured Finance - Germany

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Robin Helmke has an active practice with sophisticated mandates. He regularly advises on securitisation and receivables transactions. His expertise also covers ABCP and factoring programmes.

Indviduelles Editorial

Robin Helmke verfügt über eine aktive Praxis mit anspruchsvollen Mandaten. Er berät regelmäßig zu Verbriefungs- und Forderungstransaktionen. Zu seinen Fachgebieten gehören auch besicherte Geldmarkpapiere und Factoring-Programme.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Robin Helmke is very kind and hands-on.
Capital Markets: Structured FinanceChambers Germany
Robin Helmke makes a difference even in highly demanding situations with challenging negotiations.
Capital Markets: Structured FinanceChambers Germany
Robin Helmke ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Capital Markets: Structured FinanceChambers Germany
Robin Helmke bewirkt selbst in hochstressigen Situationen mit schwierigen Verhandlungen etwas.
Capital Markets: Structured FinanceChambers Germany